Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic, Thyme, and Soy Sauce Recipe
This recipe for sautéed mushrooms features cremini mushrooms cooked to perfection in a savory blend of olive oil, butter, garlic, tamari soy sauce, and fresh thyme. It’s a quick and versatile side dish that enhances any meal with its rich, earthy flavors and tender texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus extra sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the fats: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the extra-virgin olive oil and unsalted butter together until the butter is melted and the mixture is shimmering.
- Add mushrooms: Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet in a single layer to ensure they cook evenly. Avoid overcrowding the pan for the best browning.
- Season and cook: Sprinkle the mushrooms with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Cook without stirring for about 3-4 minutes to allow mushrooms to brown on one side, then stir occasionally for another 4-5 minutes until they are browned and tender.
- Add garlic and herbs: Stir in the minced garlic and chopped fresh thyme, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
- Add soy sauce: Pour in the tamari soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce and stir well, allowing the flavors to meld and the mushrooms to become slightly glazed.
- Finish and garnish: Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with extra thyme sprigs and serve warm as a side or topping.
Notes
- Use a large skillet to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Try to slice mushrooms uniformly for consistent texture.
- Adjust soy sauce amount to taste, or substitute with coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
- Serve as a side dish or on top of toast, salads, or grilled meats.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with additional olive oil or a plant-based butter.
